Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-24
Society Notes.

Mrs. ClevelandNs fortnightly reception on Satur-
day afternoon was a popular success Nearly
1000 men. women and children shook the hand OF
the Presidents wife from three O'Clock until half
past five, the hour OF closing. Mrs. Cleveland wore
q de1ni-trained dress OF black lace and buttercup
satin. The body was jersey OF open work jetted
net, in a wheel pattern, over low and sleeveless
bodice OF yellow Satin the front and sides of the
skirt were OF yellow satin yelled with Chantiily
lace, bangled with jet pendants. The train was Of
lace. The neck was finished with ruching OF
black net and tiny bow OF yellow satin She
wore one glove OF black upon her left hand. Her
only ornament was crescent OF tortoise shell In
a caller that she placed In her dress. The ladies
assisting were Mrs. Villas Mrs. Sicard, Mrs. Good
was in receiving at the White House. The party
back OF the line included Mrs. Folsom, Mrs Man
ming. the postmaster General, Miss Villas Miss
Hoyne, Mrs. NOrdhOn, Mr.. and Mrs. Dixie Miss An
drews, Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Scott, MIS- Wy
Vile, Mrs Seney. Mrs. Fairchild, Mrs Matthews,
Admiral Rodgers. Gen. and Mrs Sheridan, Mr..
Perry Belmont, the Chinese minister, Mrs. Letter.
Mrs. Hudekooper. Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Cockrell
and ladies, Mrs. Symes Mrs: Warner Miller, the
mont, Mrs. McElhany, Lieut.. Greedy, Gen. and
Mrs. Thomas and MS Field. Miss susan B. An
thony, with her two nieces, the Misses Anthony,
OF Kansas City, paid their respects. Mr.. Goodyear
and Mr.. Sicard Of Buffalo, were also OF the party.
The meeting Of the Literary Society at Mr.. Nord-
hOr's on Saturday evening brought together a
large and brilliant company, including more than
the average attendance of members and number
oil invited guests. Mr. KEENAN, 5 paper-a day with
Count Tolstoi-was a most interesting and charm
ing production In every way. In addition to q
graphic pen portrait Of TolstOi, Mr. Remnants audi
lots gained u clearer Idea than they ever had be-
peculiar philosophy OF life and society. Mr.. Ken
mans essay was followed by violin solo by the
daughter OF MI. Ulke and she in turn was followed
by Miss Milburn, who very acceptably sang cou-
pie OF songs. Among the guests present were the
Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite, the Chinese minister
and several members of his legation Mrs. Summers
atiypS no Mr A
+. Dwight.
The spacious rooms OF the British legation were
thronged by company OF about two hundred
guests on Saturday afternoon, invited to hear the
young English tenor, Mr.. De We're Graham, sing.
me Dali room was turned to account as concert
han, and every seat was taken. Miss Andrews
played the Accomplishments. Mr.. Graham has a
sweet tenor voice and sang several selections from
I Iy11 composers Minister West and the Misses
West had the assistance OF Mrs. Edwards and Mrs.
Helyar, of the legation, and Miss Mitchell. Tea and
nghJ relreShInentS were served In the red drawing
room. The occasion was q charming social event.
Mrs. Jessie L. Mosher, of Baltimore, gave lunch
on Saturday in honor of Miss Sophie Little OF
Mount Pleasant, who has been spending the week
in Baltimore. The dining room was beautifully
parOrS were radiant with different
cOlored lamps and candles and called forth general
admiration from the guests.
Miss Waite, who leads the minuet in the kirmes
tonight, is the daughter of the chief justice. She
dances with MIR. VIM. Acklen. Mr.. POultney, who
dances with Miss Durant is handsome and well
known society man OF Baltimore.
DIR. and Mrs. Loring held large reception on
on Saturday night.
The Brazilian Minister and Madame dItajuba
held charming reception in their rooms, at the
Arlington, last evening.
Col and Mrs. Bonaparte were at home to their
friends yesterday afternoon from 4to7.
The Misses Davis will give tea on Saturday az
ternoOn from to-
Mrs. j. NJ. Cary, 14OS street, will tomorrow
omit her usual Tuesday reception, but Will there
after be at home on that day.
Miss Emma King, eldest daughter Of Gen.
HOratto c. King, OF Brooklyn Is visiting his sister,
Mrs. A. Il. Cole, 400 Massachusetts, avenue.
NIT. John Hay will not receive on Tuesday even
ing OF this week, being absent from the city.
Mr.. and Mrs William II. Woods, OF Evansville
Ind, are in the city, the guests OF Representative
and Mrs. kleiner, on Capitol hill.